Pleasant v. Celli

Opinion

BOREN, P. J.

An attorney was sued for allowing the statute of limitations to expire on his client’s medical malpractice claim. A jury found the attorney liable for malpractice, and assessed damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress against him as well.

On appeal, the attorney contends that the suit against him is barred by the statute of limitations. We conclude that the action was timely filed. He also contends that the award for negligent infliction of emotional distress is barred as a matter of law. Under the circumstances presented here, we agree, and modify the judgment…